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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,647.98, 15,974.30 and 3,253.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,647.98, 15,974.30 and 3,253.02 is: 4,880.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,647.98 : 15,974.30 = 3,253.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,647.98/15,974.30 = 3,253.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,647.98x = 15,974.30 × 3,253.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,647.98x = 51,964,717.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,964,717.39/10,647.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,880.24

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